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Working with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Quick Overview

This course provides learners with a detailed introduction to working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's syndrome. It is aimed at deepening their understanding and therefore enhancing the quality of support they are able to provide.

Details

WHO IS THE COURSE DESIGNED FOR?

Staff who deal with clients, diagnose with Autism or Aspergers, in a health or social care setting.

COURSE TOPICS/STRUCTURE

Behaviours associated with the autistic spectrum can appear illogical and mysterious for people unfamiliar with the condition. All too frequently, the person with autism is seen as a loner, or “in a world of their own,” leading to a reluctance on the part of some services to take an inclusive approach to care.

This full-day course is designed for people whose employing service primarily cares for people with an autistic spectrum disorder. All elements of the course are designed to meet unit requirements of the QCF system, at levels 2 and 3

COURSE AIMS

Autism – The Triad of Difficulties: Social Communication, Social Interaction, Social Imagination

The World of Autism – the need for Routine, Symmetry and Consistency

Care and Treatment approaches

Carers and attribution - the need to view the world from the service-user’s perspective